Area of Specialization: Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Start Date: Immediate
Faculty/Admin Area: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Department/Unit: Production Animal Health
Job Term: 2 years guranteed.
Up to three years possible depending on performance
Salary: To be
determined based on experience and motivation, minimum of 55,000 per year
Background
Research into the welfare of performance animals is lacking
as are programs to train highly qualified personnel, such as scientists, within
the performance animal industry. Both
areas are required to ensure the sustainability of the performance animal
industry. UCVM working with the Calgary Stampede have initiated research and
training opportunities; this fellowship increases those experiences and
continues building a program in performance animal health and welfare.
Qualifications/Expertise
Required:
A Ph.D. degree in the area of animal behavaviour and
welfare. Experience with animals used in
western events performance would be an
asset. The successful candidate should
also have relevant and recent peer-reviewed first author publications. Funding
is available immediately, however the candidate is still expected to seek
external research support
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of this role include, but are not
limited to:
1) Research Activities
• Provide leadership and complete multiple research projects
on the welfare of performance animals used in western events. There is an
expectation that the work would result in peer-reviewed publications.
• Involvment with outreach/education opportunities with the
Calgary Stampede that could also result in peer-reviewed publications.
•The fellow will be expect to apply for external fundiing
each year
2) Industry experience
•Extensive work with
management, Stampede departments, volunteers, sponsors, suppliers, event
participants, consultants, exhibitors and industry representatives and the
community regarding animal care and welfare issues.
•Oversee and maintain animal care codes of practice and
programs for the OH Ranch, Stampede Ranch, Rodeo, Chuckwagons, Agriculture and
Western Performance Horse.
•Assist in the development and delivery of training programs
on animal care for staff, volunteers, and other key stakeholders.
•Participate and provide expertise in animal care strategic
planning.
•Actively participate in the communication of animal care
initiatives to both internal and external stakeholders.
•Work with animal care assessment consultant.
Supervision
The Fellowship will be primarily
supervised by Dr. Ed Pajor, the Anderson-Chisholm Chair in Animal Care and
Welfare and Max Fritz, Director of Western Events and Agriculture at the
Calgary Stampede, this position will combine post-doctoral research with the
experience of working within the performance animal industry at the Calgary
Stampede. Dr. Ed Pajor will have primary
responsibility for research activities and will approve all activities with the
Calgary Stampede (CS). Daily supervision
and reporting while working on CS activities will be to Mr. Fritz.
About the University
of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a
leading Canadian university located in the nation’s most enterprising city. The
university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada’s top five
research universities by 2016, where innovative teaching and ground breaking
research go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both
serve and lead. The strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by our
Gaelic motto, which translates to ‘I will lift up my eyes.
About Calgary
Named a cultural capital of
Canada and one of the best places to live in the world, Calgary is a city of leaders
– in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit
from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per
year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive
from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway
and bikeway network in North America.
Application
Information
This position would be best suited for an
individual interested in a career in the performance animal industry. Interested candidates should send a cover
letter describing their interest and motivation, a CV and contact information
for three references to eapajor@ucalgary.ca
(subject header: CS Post-Doc position) or to the address below. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages
diversity.
Ed Pajor,
PhD
Anderson-Chisholm
Chair in Animal Care and Welfare
Professor of
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine
University
of Calgary
3330
Hospital Drive NW
Calgary,
Alberta T2N 4N1
CANADA